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B190 LLR

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,043 mi
Last recorded105,043 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB190 LLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 105,043 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 102,986 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 100,657 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 99,810 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underbody and component corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front bulkhead heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 99,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened Bump stop missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened Bump stop missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underbody and component corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front bulkhead heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 99,443 miles

All 4 tyres worn out of shape inner edges

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front bulk head corroded with holes

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 99,418 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

All 4 tyre worn out of shape on inner edges

Body around brake master cylinder corroded

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front bulk head corroded wit holes

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside chassis rails heavily corroded front to rear

Offside and nearside rear cross member heavily corroded with holes

Offside and nearside rear inner chassis corroded with holes

Oil leak engine area

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare wheel and carrier slightly insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2017 98,594 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe metal bake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all 4 doors have corrosion

all 4 tyres edges distorted

all coil springs corroded

bulk head where brake servo and clutch master cylinder is has some surface corrosion

chassis rails have slight and heavy corrosion spots

nearside and offside rear inner body holed and corroded

offside and nearside front track rod end gaiters slightly damaged

oil leaks

rear cross member holed and corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 21 Jul 2017 98,594 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake pipe metal bake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all 4 doors have corrosion

all 4 tyres edges distorted

all coil springs corroded

bulk head where brake servo and clutch master cylinder is has some surface corrosion

chassis rails have slight and heavy corrosion spots

nearside and offside rear inner body holed and corroded

offside and nearside front track rod end gaiters slightly damaged

oil leaks

rear cross member holed and corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 7 Jun 2016 98,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion in various places underside

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2016 98,101 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion in various places underside

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 97,895 miles

all steering column controls feel loose and wirn

drivers seatbelt webbing cut and frayed

n/s/front caliper brake pipe corroded

n/s/rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 14 May 2015 97,892 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all steering column controls feel loose and wirn

drivers seatbelt webbing cut and frayed

n/s/front caliper brake pipe corroded

n/s/rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 27 May 2014 97,496 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 97,095 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 96,916 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 96,906 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2011 96,423 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 95,978 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box damp with oil

Fail 12 May 2010 95,977 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box damp with oil

Pass 5 May 2009 95,363 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering box damp with oil

Pass 8 May 2008 94,519 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 94,519 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 109,719 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 93,106 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 93,096 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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B190 LLR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B190 LLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B190 LLR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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